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A Daughter-in-Law’s Family Gift: A Living-Donor Kidney Transplant
Learn more about how Richard quickly advanced from stage 3 to stage 5 kidney disease. And the life saving gift he received.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Health Disparities Q&A with Madeleine Courtney-Brooks, MD, MPH
Dr. Courtney-Brooks is director of the Magee-Womens Gynecologic Cancer Program of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, caring for women with gynecologic cancers.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Equity, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Why Is Exercise Important for Liver Disease Patients?
Exercise helps people with liver disease by reducing frailty, improving strength, and helping prevent several conditions related to cirrhosis.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Who Qualifies for a Lung Transplant?
Learn about lung transplant surgery criteria and whether doctors use lung transplant for lung cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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The Link Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Vitamin D Levels
Your vitamin D levels might tip you off to how well your kidneys are working. Here's why getting more vitamin D may reduce your risk of chronic kidney disease.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery may be an option for people who have been unsuccessful in trying other methods of weight loss.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Heart Health
Cancer treatment can cause high blood pressure, heart failure, and arrhythmia. Discover how to prevent heart damage during cancer treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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The Postpartum Visit: What to Expect and Why You Shouldn’t Skip It
Discover the importance of postpartum care for new moms, plus learn what to expect at the postpartum visit and when your initial visit should take place.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Alisha’s High-Risk Pregnancy Journey
Alisha K. had two high-risk pregnancies, but was taken care of by world-class UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services experts in the north, close to her home.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth